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Bays in Waikato, New Zealand

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Cambridge is known as The Town of Trees, situated on the bank of the Waikato river on New Zealand's North Island. Cambridge is world-acclaimed for its Stud Farms. It has a restful and peaceful ambience....


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Rustic, relaxed and unspoiled, the Coromandel is one of New Zealand's best-loved holiday destinations....


With sparkling azure blue waters, white sandy beaches, tree lined coastal roads and secluded bays just waiting to be explored, The Coromandel Peninsula, is one of those special places - breathtaking and unforgettable....


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Hahei is a small beach community on the east side of the New Zealand's stunning coromandel Peninsula. Located between Cathedral Cove (pdrhaps NZ's best 2 hour hike) and Hot Water Beach, Hahei offers pind sand beach, safe ocean swimming, fantastic kayaking, hiking, geological wonders, and a few nice restaurants all tucked out of the way in a small coastal village on the Pacific Ocean....


Hamilton lies in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. Hamilton has many excellent attractions, providing visitors with a wide range of beautiful, natural areas to enjoy including some of New Zealands most visited attractions, the Hamilton City Gardens and the Hamilton Zoo....


Hot Water Beach is unique! Hot Water Beach is a beautiful surf beach where, at low tide, hot water bubbles to the surface and you dig yourself a hot pool to bathe in....


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Kennedy Bay also called Kennedy's Bay and Harataunga is a locality in the north eastern Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand....


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Kuaotunu - once a thriving gold mining town, has clean, safe, white sandy beaches, is also handy to many other beautiful spots and is an ideal starting point for exploring other parts of the Coromandel Peninsula. There's bush walking, fishing, horse trekking, water sports, golf, tennis or just simply relaxing in one the world's truly spectacular places. A little over 100 years ago, gold was discovered at Kuaotunu and more than 1000 people lived and worked there. Kuaotunu is just 17km north of Whitianga....


Kuratau is formed around a natural sand spit and the Kuratau river mouth. Kurataus' gently sloping terrain provides great view over Lake Taupo and the snow capped Kaimanawa ranges. Sheltered from the prevailling winds, Kuratau is ideal for boating, safe swimming on soft white sand as well as fishing and walking tracks. Kuratau is also a great base for the winter snow skiing on Mount Ruapehu and winter fishing on the mighty Tongariro river....


Lake Karapiro. Formed by the last of eight hydroelectric Dams on the Waikato River. Rowing, Hydroplane's, Swimming, Water Skiing, Picnicking. Its all here. Lake Karapiro has developed over the years into one of New Zealand's Premier water sport venues. Rowing, Dragon Boat racing and hydroplanes all enjoy this uniquely sheltered waterway....


Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world....


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Matarangi is small modern tourist town on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand....


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The town of Pauanui meaning Big Paua (abalone) in Maori is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its south bank, directly opposite the larger town of Tairua. It has a resident population of 699.  ...


The town of Pauanui meaning Big Paua (abalone) in Maori is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its south bank, directly opposite the larger town of Tairua....


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Raglan is best known for its surf. Eight kilometres from the Raglan township is a series of surf breaks including Indicators, Whale Bay, and Manu Bay. Manu Bay was featured in the 1966 movie The Endless Summer....


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The volcanic peak, Paku, and off shore views of the jagged Aldermen Islands are the natural focal points of the Tairua area. Large areas south of the river, between Pauanui and Wharekawa Harbour (Opoutere), are dominated by exotic forests. North of Tairua is the rugged coastal area of Sailors Grave - an area for a fine half day coastal work. Inland, the Tairua River runs to the sea from its source in the Coromandel Range, snaking through historic Broken Hills on its journey....


Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world. Taupo's central loction places it within easy driving distance of many North Island tourist attractions, including Taupo and the ski fields....


Thames is an historical town situated between the calm waters of the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of the Coromandel. Thames is a great place to base yourself when visiting the Coromandel Peninsula. Most places on the Coromandel are within 1 to 1.5 hours drive from the township and of course there's lots to keep you busy - whether you enjoy browsing through our numerous and varied speciality shops, delving into Thames' colourful history, participating in some of our sporting activities or experiencing our beautiful forests and coastlines....


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Waihi is one of the most famous gold mining towns in New Zealand, the history of this pioneering period is apparent everywhere. It differs though from other parts of the region in that still today a rich goldmine is in full production, hiding behind leafy slopes behind the main street. For those who favour the simple life, with amenities of course, Waihi is ideal. The town has a compact shopping and accommodation area, with not a mall in sight. Old wooden buildings guard the corners, high noon without the guns. A short drive east of the town, Waihi Beach is a safe beach with white sand, shells and sea fishing....


Spanning between the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty beaches, Waihi Beach is one of the undiscovered jewels of New Zealand. A beautiful 9km of one of the safest and best ocean beaches to be found....


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Swimming, diving, bushwalking, soaking in a hot pool at low tide, horse riding, fishing, kayaking, relaxed shopping, dining on local cuisine, golfing, bonecarving - experience the magic and relax in our unspoilt playground of paradise - a recreational haven just waiting for you....


Whitianga is a beach resort town on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Famous for it's white sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, game fishing and other ocean activities, Whitianga is the perfect place to base your Coromandel Experience....


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